Cherry Blockboard Hardwood Flooring Panels from Japan
Blockboard panels featuring nonconiferous cherry wood outer ply, manufactured for tongue-and-groove wood flooring systems. Surface treatment is limited to transparent oils highlighting the cherry grain without obscuring natural markings. Correctly classified in HTS 4412.52.31.05 as plywood wood flooring.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include species certification for cherry (nonconiferous) to differentiate from tropical hardwoods requiring additional permits
• Ensure no metal fasteners or components that could trigger Chapter 73 classification